Are all home inspectors the same?

Are all home inspectors the same? NO! Ask questions about the inspectors back ground. Ask how long they have been an inspector? Ask what type of report will I receive? Will my report include photos and illustration?

First and foremost all inspectors in Ct MUST be licensed to perform a home inspection. In Ct there are two types of inspectors, licensed (HOI) and intern (HOP). Intern inspectors are working on a permit and are not yet licensed.

RJD Home Inspections LLC (Bob Dattilo) is a licensed inspector, HOI 31. Bob Dattilo has served as president of the Connecticut Association of Home Inspectors (CAHI). An a Lifetime Charter Member of the Society of Professional Real Estate Inspectors (SPREI). Bob holds state licenses as a home inspector (Ct HOI 31), Pest Control Operator as well as an E-1 electrician. Bob is a certified Environmental Inspector and a Certified Mold Inspector.

R.J.D Home & Property Inspections LLC has invaluable experience in the structural and mechanical construction of all types of homes - single and multifamily, condominiums, older structures and new constructions.

We believe that an on-going education of the latest environment concerns enables us to better serve you by offering a wider range of services. Bob is a Certified Environmental Inspector and a Certified Mold Inspector/Assessor. This qualification allows us to perform mold testing and inspections of the property for environmental hazards.

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Wood Destroying Insects

General Information About Wood Destroying Insects: Termites - Termites are tough, determined, and highly efficient. And chances are you'll see no evidence of their work until structural damage has been done. Subterranean termites, the most common kind, live in colonies in the soil, from just below the surface to as much as 12 feet down. Each colony is built around a King and a Queen,whose sole job is reproduction. Worker Termites " commute " in what appears to be a mud tunnel between the colony and sources of food, including wood fibers and other forms of cellulose. These Workers rarely break through the surface of wood instead they hollow it out from the inside making it difficult to detect.Carpenter Ants - Are chiefly a cosmetic nuisance. They nest in wood already softened by decay and emerge to forage for food. These Ants must emerge from their nest to forage, making them selves very visible. They are among the largest ants in the United States, worker ants varying in size between 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. They are black or black with a reddish brown midsection.